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Category: Seasonal & Events

Fall is one of the most exciting times of the year here in Fairfax County. Between crisper weather (prime for exploring local trails) and looking forward to the holiday season (up first: Halloween!), this area knows how to kick off the festival season. Here's a sneak peek at some of the best fall…

September officially kicks off the fabulous Fall season in Northern Virginia, which is filled with end-of-summer activities, fall festivals and beer-forward Oktoberfests, crisper weather for family-friendly adventures, and scenic backdrops at some of the area’s best attractions. Here’s a roundup of…

Fall comes bearing crisp weather, festivals galore, and pumpkin fever, but one precursor to autumn that we love around here is Wolf Trap's season announcement for its smaller, historical venue, The Barns. The popular local venue just released its first set of shows and it does not disappoint. Here…

Summer may be on the downswing, but you wouldn't know that looking at Fairfax County's event calendar. Before the kids head back to school and the warm weather turns crisp, check out some of the reasons that August is a prime time for visiting and exploring Fairfax County. Holidays and Month-Long…

Throughout the summer of 2019, Fairfax County's first permanent “LOVEwork” sign is on tour and is set to travel around to some of our most popular attractions that represent the eclectic visitor experiences found here. We're now on tour stop number 10, and soon, the sign will find a permanent home…

50 years ago, on July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to step foot on the moon. The Washington, DC area is buzzing with activities to celebrate this momentous occasion, from major events downtown to special local park events and more. There are also several places…

Summer is synonymous with ice cream in the first place, but in July, you definitely don't need any other excuses to indulge. In celebration of National Ice Cream Month, we've rounded up some of the most crave-worthy spots in all of Fairfax County where you can get your scoop on. And while National…

Summer is in full swing and July 2019 has a full slate of fun lined up for Fairfax County. Between big holidays and momentous anniversaries, there are a myriad of ways to spend your summer days and nights in the nation’s capital region. Here are a few things to look forward to this month…

Nobody does Independence Day better than the National Capital Region. It's more than just the fireworks, concert, and parade on the National Mall, though. Between our community parades and celebrations, early fireworks shows, and downtown's Smithsonian Folklife Festival, the Capital Region…

Throughout the summer of 2019, Fairfax County's first permanent “LOVEwork” sign is on tour and is set to travel around to some of our most popular attractions that represent the eclectic visitor experiences found here. We're already on tour stop number 6, and eventually, the sign will find a…